2025 in Canadian music

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The following musical events and releases are expected to happen in 2025 in Canada.

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Notable events

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References

  1. Kevin Maimann, "Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Juno, Polaris music awards". CBC News, March 7, 2025.
  2. Megan Lapierre, "JUNO Awards Backtrack on Pulling Reggae Category from 2025 Awards Following Backlash". Exclaim! , September 18, 2024.
  3. Kerry Doole, "Abigail Lapell Leads Nominations for 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards". Billboard , October 31, 2024.
  4. Maddie Ryan, "Butlerville's Jacob Lewis wins top prize on Canada's Got Talent". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, May 14, 2025.
  5. Howard Druckman, "Polaris Music Prize announces 2025 Long List". Words & Music , June 11, 2025.
  6. Allie Gregory, "Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2025 Long List, Announces Song Prize". Exclaim! , June 10, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Adams, Kelsey; Harmsen, Natalie; Warner, Andrea; Lau, Melody; Gordon, Holly (January 16, 2025). "22 Canadian albums we can't wait to hear in 2025". CBC Music . Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  8. Hudson, Alex (March 19, 2025). "Aysanabee Details Sophomore Album 'Edge of the Earth,' Shares Two New Songs │ Exclaim!". Exclaim! . Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  9. Allie Gregory, "The Barr Brothers Announce New Album 'Let It Hiss'". Exclaim! , June 11, 2025.
  10. THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE : Drop 'Sleep Tonight' included on 'Pathways' album out in April
  11. Bob Moses: the hypnotic fusion of indie house and electronic music arrives in Bayamón. Mixmag Caribbean, April 4, 2025.
  12. Alex Hudson, "John Borra Celebrates Toronto Studio with 'Last Dance at the E Room' Album". Exclaim! , July 8, 2025.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Doole, Kerry (October 25, 2024). "New & Upcoming Canadian Albums: Alessia Cara and Art d'Ecco Announce 2025 Releases". Billboard . Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  14. Alex Hudson, "Casper Skulls' "Dying in Eight Verses" Reflects on Generational Cycles of Rock". Exclaim! , March 5, 2025.
  15. Allie Gregory, "Change of Heart Announce New Album, Book Release Shows at Toronto's Newest Venue". Exclaim! , January 28, 2025.
  16. Richie Assaly, "After a harrowing spiral into darkness, Toronto singer Cold Specks returns with breathtaking comeback album". Toronto Star , April 11, 2025.
  17. Gregory, Allie (September 27, 2024). "Rose Cousins Details New Album 'Conditions of Love - Vol 1,' Plots Canadian Tour". Exclaim! . Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  18. Williams, Ollie (October 29, 2024). "Digawolf releases new music with album planned for 2025". Cabin Radio . Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  19. The Dirty Nil ready new album, The Lash, for July 25th release date & unveil the tip of the spear with first single, "Gallop of the Hounds"
  20. Sam Duerksen, "Victoria's Stephen Fearing explores the power of empathy in song". Victoria News , February 1, 2025.
  21. Ethan Shanfeld, "How Foxwarren Made a Folk Rock Album With a Hip-Hop Ethos". Variety , May 30, 2025.
  22. Valérie Lessard, "Quand Garou se chante dans ses propres mots". Ici Radio-Canada, April 4, 2025.
  23. Richie Assaly, "From Tataskweyak Cree Nation to Toronto: Juno-nominated singer Sebastian Gaskin is ready to ‘bust down the door’ with his debut album". Toronto Star , February 21, 2025.
  24. Ian Gormely, "Gloin Break the Feedback Loop on 'All of your anger is actually shame (and I bet that makes you angry)'". Exclaim! , March 27, 2025.
  25. Megan Lapierre, "Great Lake Swimmers Ready New Album 'Caught Light,' Share Title Track". Exclaim! , July 23, 2025.
  26. Megan Lapierre, "Georgia Harmer Readies Sophomore Album 'Eye of the Storm,' First Headlining Tour". Exclaim! , June 4, 2025.
  27. Ellis, Carolyn. "James Barker Band Announce New Album". KX96 FM. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  28. Daykin, James (February 27, 2025). "Review: Brett Kissel goes epic Western on new album 'Let Your Horses Run'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  29. "Pierre Lapointe : le cœur à la fête" (in French). Ici Radio-Canada Télé. November 17, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  30. Megan Lapierre, "Bells Larsen Details Sophomore Album 'Blurring Time'". Exclaim! , January 30, 2025.
  31. Megan Lapierre, "Kate Maki Announces First New Album in Nine Years 'Impossible Knot,' Shares 'All I Get'". Exclaim! , March 5, 2025.
  32. Allie Gregory, "Dan Mangan Unveils New Album 'Natural Light'". Exclaim! , March 6, 2025.
  33. Kay, Liam (August 8, 2025). "Cory Marks Delivers New Song and Video "Hangman" as Sorry for Nothing Vol. 2 Is Announced". Better Noise Music . Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  34. Hudson, Alex (January 15, 2025). "Mae Martin Confirms "Earnest Music Album" Is Coming Soon". Exclaim! . Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  35. Horowitz, Steve J. (November 14, 2024). "Tate McRae Announces New Album 'So Close to What,' Plots 'Miss Possessive' Global Tour for 2025". Variety . Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  36. Siméon Dumont, "Amy Millan lancera un premier album en 15 ans". Le Canal Auditif, February 12, 2025.
  37. RELEASE/LIVE: MOTHER MOTHER announce new album, new single and Brixton Academy date in July....
  38. Cassandra Szklarski, "Anne Murray gives fans the gift of a new album, on her 80th birthday". CBC Music, June 20, 2025.
  39. Alex Hudson, "Jonathan Personne Charts a Majestic Power Pop Course on 'Nouveau Monde'". Exclaim! , March 14, 2025.
  40. Allie Gregory, "William Prince Announces New Album 'Further from the Country'". Exclaim! , July 9, 2025.
  41. Megan Lapierre, "Ribbon Skirt's 'Bite Down' Is Irresistible Indigenous Futurism". Exclaim! , April 11, 2025.
  42. Alex Hudson, "Rheostatics to Launch New Album with Toronto Performance Featuring Alex Lifeson". Exclaim! , July 29, 2025.
  43. Doole, Kerry (July 18, 2025). "New & Upcoming Album Releases: Breakout Canadian Country Star Josh Ross Announces New Album 'Later Tonight'". Billboard Canada. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  44. Megan Lapierre, "Sloan Detail New Album 'Based on the Best Seller,' Share 'Live Forever'. Exclaim! , June 16, 2025.
  45. Hadusek, Jon (November 18, 2024). "Spiritbox Announce New Album Tsunami Sea, Unveil Single "Perfect Soul": Stream". Consequence . Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  46. Calum Slingerland, "Two Hours Traffic Preview New EP with 'On the Spot'". Exclaim! , February 26, 2025.
  47. Allie Gregory, "Sloan, the Sheepdogs, City and Colour, Bahamas Wish Joel Plaskett Happy Birthday with 'Songs from the Gang' Covers Album". Exclaim! , April 11, 2025.
  48. Green, Walden (October 2, 2024). "The Weather Station Announces New Album Humanhood, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork . Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  49. Aswad, Jem (January 13, 2025). "The Weeknd Cancels Rose Bowl Concert, Delays 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Album Release Date Due to L.A. Fires"". Variety . Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  50. Daykin, James (August 8, 2025). "Cameron Whitcomb announces debut album 'The Hard Way' & shares new single 'Fragile'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  51. Brad Wheeler, "Savvy manager Jane McGarrigle oversaw careers of her folk-playing sisters, Kate and Anna McGarrigle: The eldest of the three, she was also musically talented, singing backup and playing keyboards on the road and in the studio, as well as handling the business side of things for her quirky, mischievous siblings". The Globe and Mail , February 7, 2025.
  52. David Friend, "Kevan Staples, co-founder of Toronto rock band Rough Trade, has died". The Globe and Mail , March 25, 2025.
  53. Godfrey, Hayden (June 16, 2025). "Toronto punk pioneer who consorted with Debbie Harry and Johnny Thunders dies at 67". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on June 16, 2025.
  54. "Serge Fiori est décédé à l’âge de 73 ans". Ici Radio-Canada, June 24, 2025.